Ag and veterinary medicine news

Stopping the invasion of marine exotics

An Iowa State University researcher is working to stop
invasions of zebra mussels, spiny water fleas and other exotic species that
hitch rides in the ballast tanks of ships. The marine exotics can overwhelm
native ecologies and cause billions in economic damage.

Man who helped eradicate smallpox to speak

Scholars converge to bridge art and science

Scholars around the world will converge on Iowa State Oct. 13-15 to talk about collaborations between art and science. Keynote speaker Arthur I. Miller of University College, London, will kick off the symposium with a talk about Picasso, Einstein and the increasingly abstract art and science that followed their breakthroughs.There is no charge to attend the symposium, but advance registration is encouraged.

Another award for Stephens Auditorium

ISU's C.Y. Stephens Auditorium has received an inaugural 25-year award from the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The new award recognizes an Iowa building (25 to 40 years old) that has outstanding and timeless architectural design. Last year,
the Iowa chapter named Stephens Auditorium "Building of the Century." The
Iowa chapter also recognized the Steve and Debbie Bergstrom Training Facility with a merit award.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero to campus

'Murderball'star to campus Oct. 18

Mark Zupan, one of the stars of "Murderball" will speak on campus Oct. 18. The movie "Murderball" is about members of the U.S. Paralympic rugby team that won a bronze medal in the 2004 Paralympic games in Athens, Greece.